Ep. 110: Did the Amarna Letters Record the Hebrew Conquest of Canaan?

Under the Hood · Sep 15, 2026 · 4m

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In this episode, Sam and Will explore Akhenaten, the Habiru, the sudden appearance of Israelite settlements, and ancient letters from Canaanite rulers pleading with Pharaoh for help. They also look at Shechem and other archaeological clues that the speakers argue line up with the biblical accounts of the Exodus and conquest. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on archaeology, history, and the Bible.

Chapters

00:00 - Akhenaten and the…